SHARP helmet testing results

[mb]

I agree although the Arai did fit me better if I had tried to change the visor in the shop I think this would have tipped the balance for me to a Shoei - if you look on the Arai website there are videos of the visor change & it looks very easy if you have done it 1000s of times but I found it very difficult - guess will just have to stick the black visor on it & use the AGV with a clear visor...

[Cuprabob]

I find it very easy to change the visor on my Arai RX7-RR. You just open the visor, push up on the black levers which push out the sidepods and remove the visor.

Have they changed the mechanism on the newer helmets?

[DukeDesmo]

Originally Posted by Cuprabob

I find it very easy to change the visor on my Arai RX7-RR. You just open the visor, push up on the black levers which push out the sidepods and remove the visor.

Have they changed the mechanism on the newer helmets?

No that's how the new ones are, although I preferred my old RX7 where you only opened the visor and then pulled it outwards - no levers, I could do that one whilst wearing the helmet, with gloves on and sitting on the bike. With the new lever type I find it very fiddly and need to remove helmet & gloves.

[mb]

Originally Posted by Cuprabob

I find it very easy to change the visor on my Arai RX7-RR. You just open the visor, push up on the black levers which push out the sidepods and remove the visor.

Have they changed the mechanism on the newer helmets?

I found it very easy (although rather unpleasant mechanically) to remove the visor - reinstating it was where I had difficulty ! The Chaser is a few models down on the RX7 so maybe they get better components ?

[Scotty]

I've had my Arai for just over 5 months. I chose it as it was the best fit for me out of those I tried (including Shoei).

The visor removal I do fairly regularly to switch out my tinted PinLock with a clear one. I thought I was gonna break it the first few times but now it's fine. Some times it's a little fiddle to get it back on but each time it gets easier.

[mb]

I was assuming Ariai couldn't have got it THAT wrong so hopefully I will perfect the technique without having to order new side pods etc. !

[mb]

Well having used my Arai a bit more the visor is getting a lot easier to take on & off and I no longer worry about removing the visor however I am still pleasantly surprised when it goes back on without a struggle...

[DarkGlass]

I've got a HJC HQ1 which got 5 stars, I've had it now for a couple of years and it's excellent